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This research examines the financial and healthcare impact of Medicaid eligibility gaps on near-poor Medicare beneficiaries.

April 1, 2021Health AffairsOpen Access

Medicaid Coverage ‘Cliff’ Increases Expenses And Decreases Care For Near-Poor Medicare Beneficiaries

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EREric T. RobertsBrigham and Women's Hospital AGAlexandra GlynnUniversity of Pittsburgh NCNoelle CornelioDepartment of Health

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Randomized trial reveals increased expenses and decreased care access in near-poor Medicare beneficiaries, indicating need for expanded Medicaid coverage.

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This research examines the financial and healthcare impact of Medicaid eligibility gaps on near-poor Medicare beneficiaries.
Estimated financial burdens of near-poor Medicare beneficiaries over two years
Assessed outpatient service usage and prescription rates among beneficiaries
Evaluated the effect of supplemental Medicaid coverage on healthcare access
Beneficiaries faced an additional $2,288 in out-of-pocket expenses over two years.
Used 55 percent fewer outpatient evaluation and management services annually.
Lowered prescription drug usage linked to low part D subsidy uptake.

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Roberts et al. (2021) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69dab865387cf7069868779c https://doi.org/10.1377/hlthaff.2020.02272

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Randomized trial reveals increased expenses and decreased care access in near-poor Medicare beneficiaries, indicating need for expanded Medicaid coverage.

Medicaid Coverage ‘Cliff’ Increases Expenses And Decreases Care For Near-Poor Medicare Beneficiaries

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Medicaid Coverage ‘Cliff’ Increases Expenses And Decreases Care For Near-Poor Medicare Beneficiaries

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